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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $20.11

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1355 Current Rank
#1278 Last Week
#1144 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $6.34
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $5.34
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+4% Synergy $0.76
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+2% Synergy $0.11
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-1% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's abilities and overall game plan.

White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+38% Synergy $1.82
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+31% Synergy $5.51
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+30% Synergy $6.07
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $39.72
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.25
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.66
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+27% Synergy $5.41
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+27% Synergy $0.33
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+27% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Suture Priest Suture Priest
+24% Synergy $6.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $5.40
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $16.59
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $57.22
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $16.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.47

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $57.11
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $12.97
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $55.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $108.93
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $98.98
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $157.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+26% Synergy $27.27
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+25% Synergy $7.05
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.74
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+19% Synergy $0.91
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $19.49
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.10
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.24
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+14% Synergy $2.74
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.31
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+14% Synergy $0.78
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+14% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.89
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+13% Synergy $11.70
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.44
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.32
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+13% Synergy $0.75
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.29
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.89
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $8.45
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $27.61
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+11% Synergy $0.58
Norn's Inquisitor Norn's Inquisitor
+11% Synergy $0.29
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $14.05
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $19.81
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.30
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+9% Synergy $0.34
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+9% Synergy $16.92
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $18.54
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $7.21
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $9.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $17.09
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+8% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.27
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $28.11
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $9.25
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.33
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $1.95
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $33.84
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.42
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $5.29
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $4.31
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.01
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.89
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.69

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite safe.

White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy $0.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+11% Synergy $5.94
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.15
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $2.96
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $1.29
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $8.81
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $1.16
Due Respect Due Respect
+6% Synergy $0.13
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $18.07
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.19
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.08
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.18
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.81
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $7.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.16
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.57
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.24
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.23
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $23.19
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.10
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.29
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's game plan and control the board.

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+21% Synergy $1.79
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+15% Synergy $2.77
Rout Rout
+11% Synergy $0.40
Sunfall Sunfall
+10% Synergy $0.67
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+10% Synergy $0.33
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.31
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $16.10
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.33
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.64
Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+4% Synergy $0.11
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $7.36
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $3.49
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.75
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.30
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.55
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.57
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.36
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.61
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+15% Synergy $200.00
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+11% Synergy $1.84
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+11% Synergy $0.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.69
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $3.53
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $6.84
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.74
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $33.82
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $7.53
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.43
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $12.46
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.90
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $0.87
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.78
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $5.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+22% Synergy $2.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+20% Synergy $0.38
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $4.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $3.53
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $57.58
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $7.75
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.62
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+11% Synergy $0.82
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $8.72
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $2.06
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $6.22
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $1.02
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.48
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+9% Synergy $9.12
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.63
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.29
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.41
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+7% Synergy $0.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.98
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.55
Ossification Ossification
+5% Synergy $0.27
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.96
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.52
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+4% Synergy $6.81
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $11.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $0.58
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+3% Synergy $14.43
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.31
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $30.42
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.44
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.25
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.79
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $39.45
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+4% Synergy $3.95
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.77
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $59.22
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $22.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.98
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.86
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $8.12
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $7.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $4.44
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $10.06
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.29
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $10.04
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.22
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.48
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $6.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.87
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.45
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.62
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+7% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.49
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $14.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.42
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.89

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.61
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+7% Synergy $0.34
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.45
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.37
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $3.49
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $48.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.68

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